Not everyone feels like they’re glowing while pregnant. In fact, most of us don’t. Instead we don’t feel the least bit like ourselves. Many of my clients mention how insecure they currently feel in their bodies when they contact me about a maternity shoot, so I’ve written a short post on how to look like an absolute goddess at your shoot: 1. Hire a dress, one of those over the top ones specifically designed for maternity photo shoots. One that makes you feel like a princess. I can highly recommend Mama Rentals on the Northern Beaches, Alice has been an absolute legend with last minute ..read more

  If you think about the pivotal moments in life pregnancy and the birth of your baby/babies rank very high. These are times to celebrate and commemorate with beautiful, professional photos. Your baby bump is fleeting and soon you’ll have your gorgeous little baby in your arms. I’ve done a collab with Siobhan from Siobhan Wolff Photography below on why a maternity shoot is a must for every mama. 5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Maternity Photos Maternity photo shoots have become popular among mothers as a way to document their pregnancy journey. It’s a way to celebrate and remember thos ..read more

Anna was positively glowing at 35 weeks pregnant. Her confidence and grace unrivalled ..read more

This is a trend from 2016 or something, but I was too lazy to come up with my own questions so here we are. What is your full name? Celeste Hulme What is your middle name? I don’t have one :( What is the meaning of your name? Celestial, it’s why my logo has a moon and stars Who gave you your name? I think there’s some family lore about the massive argument my parents had over my name before agreeing on Celeste … What is your nickname? Again, I don’t have one. Although “Celeste the Pest” and “Celeste is the Best” both work for teasing purposes. When and where were you born? Port Elizabeth, Sout ..read more

  1.Know what you like, or don’t like The very first step to choosing your perfect photographer is deciding on what you want. Do you want posed, studio newborn photos with perfectly even light, do you want highly posed and constructed wedding photos, are you a free spirit and would like some candid photos out in nature? Do you want your baby’s newborn photos on a beach or in a forest or are you feeling overwhelmed and want your photographer to come to your home? Are you a fan of natural light or artificial light? Photographers specialise in a wide range of areas from newborns to weddings ..read more

  A question I’m frequently asked is “what should I wear for my photo shoot?”. It’s an important one. You want to look and feel amazing for your photos because you are immortalised in them. One day, your children’s children will look at these photos and feel a connection to their past. When photographers talk about your photos being an heirloom, we’re not exaggerating. Personally, I love photos with a neutral palette and flowing fabrics. Maxi and midi dresses are flattering on most women and provide movement in your photos. Here is a link to my client wardrobe which your are welcome to us ..read more

“What should I dress baby in?”. The simple answer is if you don’t already have something in mind you don’t need to worry about this. I have a client wardrobe for baby, consisting of neutral pieces that are comfortable and photograph well. On the day I will bring along several in baby’s size, as well as some accessories, blankets and props ..read more

This year the weather just hasn’t been playing along. Not at all. I’ve had to reschedule the majority of my shoots, on more than one occasion i’ve arrived on location only for the heavens to open up. Amongst all the rescheduling and rearranging and raincoats I’ve discovered something magical: stormy newborn shoots. Not rainy, mind you, but moody. The heavy dark clouds and rough surf make for a backdrop unlike any other. Aurora’s shoot was truly memorable ..read more

  On the day I was meant to shoot Tadhg’s newborn photos it started raining just as we arrived on location, so there was some hasty rescheduling and on the second attempt we struck it lucky with this gorgeous day! The session was lovely and I’m pretty sure I’m now best friends with his gorgeous older sister.   ..read more

  Pink skies are usually reserved for winter, but occasionally they appear in autumn and Freya was lucky enough to have one at her maternity session. The weather was perfect, the toddler was happy and the the mama-to-be was glowing. Over the past year I swapped to a Sony system (sorry Canon!) and I absolutely love the Sony A7 III’s ability to capture those crazy sand dune runs!   ..read more